Animals
Whether they’re finned or scaled, deep-sea swimmers or treetop dwellers, each one of the thousands of animals at the National Aquarium has a unique story to tell.
South American Yellow-Footed Tortoise (Chelonoidis denticulata)
These tortoises can live for more than 50 years.
Spiny-Tailed Monitor (Varanus acanthurus)
This animal uses its tail to wedge itself into tight crevices.
Spotfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon ocellatus)
The black bar across this fish's eye confuses predators.
Spotted Unicornfish (Naso maculatus)
Adult spotted unicornfish can be anywhere from bluish-gray to olive-brown in color.
Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis)
This species has been Maryland's state fish since 1965.
Striped Burrfish (Chilomycterus schoepfi)
Burrfish are covered with short, heavy spines that are always erect.
Sunbittern (Eurypyga helias)
When threatened, these birds spread their wings and exhibit very large eyespots.
Swainson's Lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus)
In their native habitat, lorikeets' vibrant colors provide the perfect camouflage.
Tasselled Wobbegong (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon)
The tasselled wobbegong is a bottom-dwelling carpet shark with a wide, flat body and head.